Benjamin James Deerhurst Regulator
The Benjamin James Deerhurst Regulator is a 36mm manually wound dress watch that emphasizes decorative case finishing and a slim profile. It features a Clous de Paris bezel and a regulator-style dial layout, aiming for an elegant, throwback aesthetic.
- Price: $1,702
- 36mm stainless steel case
- Sellita SW266-1 M manual-wind movement
- 50 meters water resistance
- 9.1mm thickness
- 42mm lug-to-lug measurement
- 20mm lug width
The watch features a Clous de Paris bezel, a decorative element that is knowingly anachronistic and reminiscent of brands like J.N. Shapiro and Patek Philippe.
The 36mm case wears smaller due to very short lugs, contributing to a 42mm lug-to-lug measurement.
The dial has studded minute markers and matching studs in the hour subdial, adding dimensionality.
The hands have unique shapes and finishes, with the minute hand being the most prominent and the seconds hand the least visible.
The Sellita SW266-1 M movement's thinness allows for the watch's 9.1mm height.
The reviewer notes that the dial could benefit from more intentionality in its structure to enhance visual interest, unlike some Louis Erard regulators.
The short, thin lugs are twisted, described as a fun and purely decorative accent.
